Job Summary: At GFL, our Millwright Apprentices do more than repair equipment-they are essential to keeping our processing facilities running at peak efficiency. In this role, you will perform a variety of diagnostics and repairs on industrial equipment, including conveyors, compactors, and balers, ensuring that our infrastructure operates safely and reliably to support our facility operations.
Why GFL:
- Competitive Pay: Individual pay is determined by responsibilities, experience, and location.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Full employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Retirement Savings: Company-matching RRSP/DPSP program to secure your financial future.
- Modern Facility & Gear: Work in a high-performance environment with well-maintained equipment and industry-leading diagnostic tools.
- Nationwide Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement across GFL's growing national network.
- Employee Support: Full access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Green for Life Perks: Exclusive employee discount programs, perks, and team recognition initiatives.
Requirements:
- Licensing/Education: Registered Millwright Apprentice (or working towards trade certification).
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in a maintenance or industrial setting (waste/recycling industry preferred).
- Technical Proficiency: Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems; experience working with waste bins, compactors, balers, or similar mechanical equipment is an asset.
- Welding Skills: Demonstrated experience completing minor welding repairs and fabrication.
- Safety Commitment: Ability to successfully satisfy all company standards for safety-sensitive operational roles, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Problem Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Preventive Maintenance: Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on bins, compaction systems, and baler equipment.
- Repair & Diagnostics: Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues related to truck bins and plant equipment.
- Operational Readiness: Assist in maintaining operational readiness and uptime of recycling and waste handling machinery.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain and update service records, inspection logs, and equipment history; complete daily reporting and tracking of all maintenance and repairs.
- Planning & Coordination: Work collaboratively with operations and fleet teams to coordinate downtime and maintenance schedules.
- Parts Procurement: Identify parts and materials required for repairs and liaise with procurement for sourcing.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all work is completed in strict compliance with GFL's safety standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
- Additional Duties: Perform other operational duties as assigned by leadership.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact
Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.
This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.
